Building Physics Consultant

• Competitive salary inc. comprehensive benefits package
• Permanent Position
• Flexible Working



The Company:

Cahill Design Consultants is an established and innovative consultancy providing Acoustic Design, Fire Engineering and Building Surveying services to a wide range of projects, across all sectors, within the built environment. We are looking to expand our services to include Building Physics / Sustainability services. 

The business operates from a head office in Colchester, Essex, with an additional offices in London and Preston. Incorporated in 2014, the business works across all sectors and has a wide client list, throughout the UK and Internationally.

When it comes to working at CDC, we have a clear company culture and value the professional development of each team member. We are proud to be a ‘Flexified’ employer (https://flexa.careers/) offering all staff flexible working arrangements. We provide high levels of service without compromising the welfare of our staff. We pride ourselves on being an ambitious business, striving to provide our staff with the tools, training, project exposure and investment in their future development.

The Role:

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who is ambitious to progress and enjoys working within a vibrant, collaborative team. The role will focus on technical delivery and developing the sustainability service at CDC whilst assisting with growth. 

The Responsibilities:

Essentials

• A qualification in Sustainable Design, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in building physics and sustainability consultancy, including carrying out SAP calculations and DSM energy modelling, and checking overheating risks in line with CIBSE TM59
• Proven experience as a Building Physics consultant, with a strong focus on energy modelling and simulation
• Proficient in using IESVE software for building energy modelling and simulation
• Detailed understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability standards (e.g., Part L, Part O, NABERS and BREEAM)
• Proficient in SAP assessments in Elmhurst 

Desirable Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and delivering presentations
• Collaborating with architects and external MEP engineers, structural engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate building physics and sustainability principles into design projects
• Experience in building client relationships and contributing to the growth of Building Physics services within a consultancy environment
• Demonstrable experience in managing your own projects effectively
• Experience in providing design guidance and technical expertise during client meetings and project reviews
• A good knowledge of UK planning and construction processes 

The Benefits:

In addition to the above, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:

• Flexible Working 
• Generous contributory pension scheme 
• Annual leave buy or sell scheme 
• Childcare Vouchers
• Give as you earn
• Annual performance related bonus & salary increases (discretionary)
• Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Group Life Assurance & Group Income Protection  Insurance
• Professional Fees
• Training & Development opportunities
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme